American Honda to Recall Vehicles to Repair Ignition
Switches

Certain 1997 to 1999 and 2002 Honda and Acura Vehicles
Affected

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
today announced a voluntary recall of certain Honda and Acura
models to repair ignition switches that may allow the key to be
removed from the switch without the shift lever being placed in
the "Park" position.

The recall involves approximately 650,000 automatic
transmission equipped vehicles -- manual transmission equipped
vehicles are not affected. Included in the recall are certain
1998 to 1999 Honda Accord models, some 1999 models of the
Odyssey and some 2002 CR-V models. Also included in the recall
are certain 1997 to 1999 Acura CL coupes and some 1999 Acura TL
sedans.

The situation is created by excessive wear or contamination
in the key cylinder that prevents proper shift interlock
operation, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key without shifting the
transmission to "PARK." Owners of all affected vehicles are
urged to make sure their transmission is in the Park position
and the Parking Brake applied before exiting the vehicle.
Following this simple procedure will eliminate all potential
accidents or injuries.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by American
Honda when parts are available and asked to take their vehicle
to an authorized dealer to be repaired free of charge. The
repair involves the update or replacement of the lock cylinder
body while retaining the original lock and key assemblies.

Mailings will begin in December. Customers may also contact
their Honda or Acura dealer with questions.

There have been three accidents with four minor injuries
reported to American Honda related to this issue.